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No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Bites

Name: No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Bites
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) walnuts; 1 cup (250 mL) rolled oats; 1 cup (250 mL) whole soft dates, about 10-12; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) blackstrap molasses; 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon; 3/4 tsp (3 mL) ground ginger

ServingsServes 12

Michelle von Hahn

Updated Aug 08, 2023

With only six simple ingredients, this holiday treat is a delicious, quick, and easy-to-make snack or dessert. See the recipe video here.

’Tis the seasoning

For even more festive flavor, try adding in ground nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.

Go nuts

Easily substitute walnuts for cashews or hazelnuts, or use sunflower seeds to make these bites nut free.

No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Bites

ServingsServes 12

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) walnuts
1 cup (250 mL) rolled oats
1 cup (250 mL) whole soft dates, about 10-12
1 Tbsp (15 mL) blackstrap molasses
1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
3/4 tsp (3 mL) ground ginger

Nutrition

Per serving:

calories117
protein4 g
total fat7
- sat. fat0 g
total carbohydrates13 g
- sugars6 g
- fiber2 g
sodium1 mg

Directions

01

Add all ingredients to food processor and blend until well combined. If mixture sticks to edges, scrape down with rubber spatula between blending.

02

Roll 2 Tbsp (30 mL) mixture into balls with your hands. Place balls onto parchment paper-lined plate and place in fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving.

03

Store in fridge for up to two weeks.

Michelle von Hahn

Michelle von Hahn loves living a healthy lifestyle and will often be found cooking and baking recipes, which can be viewed on her Healthy Num Num blog and Instagram page (@healthynumnumblog).

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